Stormers XXIII

36 - 28

Full Time

Sharks XV

Sharks XV vs Stormers XXIII

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Dylan November has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Juan Loots getting some game time.

73'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Ross Braude being replaced.

73'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Henri Smit getting some game time.

73'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Luann Olivier being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Luan Giliomee has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Liam van Wyk scores the try from close range.

72'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Kian Davis getting some game time.

72'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Smith being replaced.

72'

Conversion

The DHL Stormers XXIII supporters go wild as Kyle Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Xola Nyali places the ball down for the try.

69'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Gino Cupido coming on.

66'

DHL Stormers XXIII make a substitution with Suleiman Hartzenberg coming off.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Albie Bester coming on.

66'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Tim Swiel coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Mfundo Ndhlovu goes through the gap.

66'

DHL Stormers XXIII sub Altus Rabe comes onto the field.

64'

Vernon Paulo departs for DHL Stormers XXIII.

64'

Conversion

The DHL Stormers XXIII supporters go wild as Kyle Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by DHL Stormers XXIII leads to a try for Josh Boulle

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Boulle goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Ezekiel Ngobeni is finished off with a try.

63'

Gerbrandt Grobler comes on for DHL Stormers XXIII.

59'

Gary Porter leaves the field.

59'

Khuthadzo Rasivhaga comes on for Sharks XV.

57'

Marnus Potgieter leaves the field.

57'

Danie Kruger comes on for DHL Stormers XXIII.

57'

Herman Lubbe leaves the field.

57'

Liam van Wyk comes on for Sharks XV.

56'

Bryce Calvert leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tim Swiel kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Rambo Kubheka from scoring as they record the try for Sharks XV.

55'

That's a great try assist by Ross Braude.

55'

What a run here by Christie Grobbelaar as they get over the gainline!

52'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Mhleli Khuzwayo getting some game time.

49'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Hencus van Wyk being replaced.

49'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Lee-Marvin Mazibuko getting some game time.

49'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Simphiwe Ngobese being replaced.

49'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Rambo Kubheka getting some game time.

49'

Sharks XV decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Dawson being replaced.

49'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Ngobeni getting some game time.

48'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Stefan Ungerer being replaced.

48'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Xola Nyali getting some game time.

47'

DHL Stormers XXIII decide to make a substitution, with Keketso Morabe being replaced.

47'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Hanu Pieterse coming on.

43'

Sharks XV make a substitution with Thomas Dyer coming off.

43'

Penalty Goal

Kyle Smith kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

43'

DHL Stormers XXIII go for goal with Kyle Smith taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by DHL Stormers XXIII is finished off by Markus Muller, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by DHL Stormers XXIII has led to Markus Muller being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Josh Boulle sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Tim Swiel does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Silky skills by Sharks XV ends with a try for Ross Braude.

33'

Luan Giliomee sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Luan Giliomee breaches the defence.

33'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luann Olivier bursts through to advance the Sharks XV attack.

23'

Conversion

Kyle Smith makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

DHL Stormers XXIII are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Wandile Mlaba picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

That's a great try assist by Stefan Ungerer.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mfundo Ndhlovu bursts through to advance the DHL Stormers XXIII attack.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyle Smith took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Luann Olivier took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Kyle Smith has kicked a conversion.

Try

DHL Stormers XXIII are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Vernon Paulo touching down.

That's a great try assist by Stefan Ungerer.

Conversion

Tim Swiel has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Sharks XV leads to a try for Lyle Matthews

The defensive line has been broken as Lyle Matthews goes through the gap.

Luan Giliomee sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Dylan November blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Stormers XXIII v Sharks XV 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 1st August 2026, 06:00am PDT 
  
 DHL Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Dylan November

Points Flow Chart

Stormers XXIII win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

74%

% Of Game In Lead

67%

Possession Last 10 min

33%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Giliomee

73'

36 - 28

van Wyk

72'

36 - 26

Smith

36 - 21

69'

Nyali

34 - 21

69'

Smith

29 - 21

63'

Boulle

27 - 21

63'

Swiel

56'

22 - 21

Kubheka

55'

22 - 19

Smith

22 - 14

42'

Half Time

Muller

19 - 14

35'

Swiel

34'

14 - 14

Braude

33'

14 - 12

Smith

14 - 7

22'

Mlaba

12 - 7

21'

Smith

7 - 7

Paulo

5 - 7

Swiel

0 - 7

Matthews

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Stormers XXIII

Sharks XV

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Defence Profile

Stormers XXIII

Sharks XV

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

41%

3-6 secs

25%

36%

6+ secs

32%

22%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

70'

71'

77'

80'

Stormers XXIII

Sharks XV

Stormers XXIII vs Sharks XV Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stormers XXIII face off against Sharks XV in Currie Cup Round 3 on Sat 1st August 2026 at DHL Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 01:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 23:00 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 06:00 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Sharks XV won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Sharks XV in 5th and Stormers XXIII in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Stormers XXIII vs Sharks XV Squads

The official squads for Stormers XXIII vs Sharks XV will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.